Homemade chowder with a bunch of veggies made for my veggie friend (corn, celery, potatoes, bell peppers). But then after she left I couldn't help myself and fried some bacon to garnish my second round.

I went to a wine festival, where I tasted a lovely array of whites, and munched on cheese, fruit, veggies, smoked salmon, flat bread pizzas, fancy tacos, etc. Then my friends and I went to a cafe for dessert and coffee (where I treated my driver.)

My recipe is basically cutting the tempeh into very small pieces, and cooking it in a pan with a touch of oil, a random smattering of seasonings (heavy on cumin, cayenne and garlic, usually with lime juice) until lightly browned. Goes well in tacos or on nachos.

My recipe is basically cutting the tempeh into very small pieces, and cooking it in a pan with a touch of oil, a random smattering of seasonings (heavy on cumin, cayenne and garlic, usually with lime juice) until lightly browned. Goes well in tacos or on nachos.

I went out for sushi tonight. Had a couple of so-so rolls, but I finally got to try sea urchin! I've been trying to order it for three years when I saw it on the menu but tonight was the first time the kitchen actually had it available...it was good. Kind of like an oyster but less slimy and not as strong tasting.